State Testing

State testing for high school students in Michigan holds significant importance as it serves as a crucial tool for evaluating the effectiveness of the education system and ensuring that students are meeting academic standards. These tests provide valuable insights into students' strengths and weaknesses, helping educators tailor instruction to better meet student needs. Moreover, state testing plays a pivotal role in holding schools and districts accountable for the quality of education they deliver, ultimately striving for equitable opportunities for all students. Additionally, these assessments provide data that policymakers can use to make informed decisions about education policies and resource allocation. By participating in state testing, high school students in Michigan contribute to the continuous improvement of their educational experience and demonstrate readiness for college and careers in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

Michigan’s spring state testing is coming up and will take place throughout April this year.

Spring testing is REQUIRED for all 9th-11th grade students.
Spring testing is also REQUIRED for 12th grade students that did not test in 11th grade.
Each day of testing will begin at 7:30am.

Our 9th grade students will take the PSAT 9 and our 10th grade students will take the PSAT 10 and 11th grade students will take the Michigan Merit Exam (MME), which consists of ACT WorkKeys, Digital SAT w/Essay, and the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP).

Here are the dates of testing broken down by grade-level:

9th Grade- PSAT 9*

Monday, April 8

10th Grade- PSAT 10*

Tuesday, April 9

11th Grade- MME*

Tuesday, April 9 - Digital SAT w/ Essay

Wednesday, April 10 - M-Step

Thursday, April 11 ACT WorkKeys

*Students with extended time accommodations may have a slightly different schedule. Families with students that have a different testing schedule will be contacted individually.

This testing also requires being in school in person one day during the following weeks to complete required Pre-Administration activities. These activities will primarily take place during advisory time. Students who miss Pre-Administration activities during the week, or who are participating in our distance learning option this spring will have opportunities to complete Pre-administration activities on Friday, April 5th.

Pre-Administration Week: Monday, April 1 - Friday, April 5, 2024

These tests do require that students attend school in-person on these dates (testing and pre-administration). Please contact Mr. Chris Quiambao with testing questions or concerns at [email protected] or at (810) 844-3366.

As a reminder, participation in Spring Testing is REQUIRED for all 9-11th grade students. If you foresee a conflict that may prevent your student from participating on the indicated dates, please let me know ASAP.

Thank you,

Christopher Quiambao

FlexTech Testing Coordinator